Srinagar, June 26 -- Calling on the central government to clarify its stance, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he is ready to make way for a BJP chief minister if that is what it takes to restore statehood to J&K.

Speaking exclusively to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Omar said central government should state clearly whether statehood will only be granted under a BJP-led government in J&K. "If statehood needs a BJP CM, I'll step aside. At least the people of Jammu and Kashmir will get back their statehood", he added.

Omar said that his government is fully committed to fulfilling the promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir over its five-year term.

He added that expectations must align with democratic timelines, and t...